Team Blogs

The State Budget is the single greatest responsibility that the Governor and state lawmakers have, as their negotiations set forth New York’s priorities and values for at least the next 12 months. This year’s budget came at a unique time as President Trump began the widespread dismantling of many of the health and environmental protections New Yorkers depend on, including attacks on air and water quality. Proposed federal budget cuts to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) could further endanger New Yorkers, as fewer resources means fewer environmental “cops on the beat”. This is a problem we already have here in New York due to years of flat budgets proposed by the Governor which have reduced the Department of Environmental Conservation’s (DEC) ability to carry out its growing responsibilities.

The state budget is the most significant responsibility that the governor and state legislators have to fulfill each year. And this year we are working with our partners to get several good measures over the finish line, doing what we do best, stopping bad ideas – like fracking – from gaining ground. Already this month, thousands of you have used our new Action Center to call, email, tweet and Facebook your elected officials to make your voice heard. Your actions are making a difference. THANK YOU.

Recently, the Alliance for a Greater New York (ALIGN) – a labor backed think-tank – released a report analyzing the approximately $7 billion in economic development incentives distributed in New York State in 2011.